Sermons from St. Matthew's Episcopal Church St. Matthew's Episcopal Church

On the first Sunday in Pride month, Rev. Marissa explores a Gospel passage in which Jesus breaks a few rules. She tells a story about the church's presence at the Pride festival in Wilton the day before. And she preaches the good news of Jesus the intentional rule breaker.

On the day of Pentecost, Rev. Marissa reflects on the importance of the story of the Spirit's arrival. What is Jesus trying to tell us? It was also a baptism day, so we thought together about our baptismal ministry, what happens at the moment of baptism, and what God is asking us to do in the world. If we were given the power of the Spirit at baptism, what does that mean for us?

On the Feast of the Ascension, Rev. Marissa explores this strange, out of body story. What does it have to do with our lives today? Can we connect to a story that is so different than our own understanding of the world around us?

On the sixth Sunday of Easter, Jesus says, "No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends." Who would you lay down your life for? What does that even mean? Do you have an initial gut response? What does Jesus mean? Rev. Marissa looks at John's Gospel and letter and explores what John means.

On the 5th Sunday of Easter, St. Matthew's was honored to welcome the Rev. Dr. Carter Heyward as guest preacher. In her sermon for the day, Carter talks about God's love and the ways in which we are called to share it. What is this love? What form does it take? And what does it ask of us?

On Easter Day, Rev. Marissa reflects on the Gospel of Mark, the surprise at the tomb, how that connects to hunting Easter Eggs, and what it means for us now. Where do you see signs of hope? How are you a part of the story of the good news?